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Collective reflection: Anzac Day services

There will be several free Anzac commemorations in Rotorua on Sunday.

Local hospice's memorial helps families reflect and heal

Rotorua Community Hospice held its annual memorial service recently.

Paul Hickey: Not so keen on cat food-inspired recipes

The "Fancy Feast Petites Feast Cookbook" is free to download.

Have your say: Last week for feedback on Long-Term Plan

The feedback received will help elected members make decisions about the final LTP.

Aussie tourists receive welcome of a lifetime

Nicole Ruehmer and Chasca Russell say they've been welcomed wherever they go.

'Irreplaceable' community champion Willie Emery dies peacefully

His involvement in the community was widespread, as will the pain be with his passing.

New home of league? Rotorua to host eight tournaments in seven weekends

Rugby league is helping fill Rotorua's event calendar.

$20k for 'essential' Whakarewarewa first response unit

Rotorua Mountain Bike Club takes $20k step toward sustaining an "essential" service.

Staff take refuge in safe room at Te Ngae McDonald's

A customer acting suspiciously forced staff to retreat to a safe room and call the police.

Doing what he loves: Snook named Grom of the Year

The Okere Falls paddler has caught the eye of an international audience.

Pukeroa Oruawhata general manager resigns

Faulkner said the decision was "all about timing".

Zizi Sparks: Don't make driving even riskier than it already is

Opinion: Using a mobile phone while driving isn't worth the fine or the safety risk.

Heavy rain: Police kept busy by weather overnight

A down pouring of rain caused issues in some parts of the region.

Emergency housing: Woman beaten unconscious, children being 'put at risk'

Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge.

'It just seems crazy': Disappointment as Rotorua Museum reopening delayed

Rotorua community 'will have to remain patient as these complexities are worked through'.

Drowning in debt: Budget services reveal clients' owe $50m - and rising

Struggling to survive, sleeping in cars and children going to school hungry.